Opening for Entry April 28, 2026

Deadline to Enter is July 1, 2026

Introducing Landscapes of the Americas

From the oceans surrounding it to the mountains dividing it, the Americas are home to some of the world’s most powerful and striking landscapes. From the Canadian glaciers to the Grand Canyon, to the beaches of Brazil, to the moai in Chile, all have striking natural and man-made features that inspire artists. Whether urban, rural, or suburban, whether it’s a landscape you see each morning, or your dream travel destination, show us the landscapes of the Americas through your artwork.

Maryland Federation of Art (MFA) invites all artists residing in any of the states or territories of the US, Canada, or Mexico to enter. All original 2D and 3D work following exhibition guidelines and depicting a landscape from the Americas (North America, Hawaii, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America) are eligible for entry. MFA exhibitions are blind juried by professional and credentialed art experts. Works selected by the juror will be exhibited in MFA’s Circle Gallery from August 26 – September 26, 2026. Exhibition Chair: David Diaz

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Juror: Jacalyn Beam, Plein Air Painter

Jacalyn Beam was born and lives in the Brandywine Valley. The Wyeths, Sorolla, Sargent, Garber, Schofield, and Thayer are a few of her favorite artists. She is a Signature member of the American Impressionist Society, Juried Artist of the California Art Club and Washington Society of Landscape Painters, and member of Oil Painters of America.

Jacalyn is included in books, magazines, and other documents including 100 Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters, Brandywine Valley Reflections,Carmel Big Sur and Carmel Painters, HUNT Magazine, Art Collector Magazine, Delaware Today, Modern Impressionist, Chester County Times and Western Art Collector to name a few.

Jacalyn holds a BS, MEd, AGS, and EdD and currently serves at the discretion of the Governor on the Delaware Arts Council – the advisory body to the DE Division of the Arts which centers on matters of arts policy, funding and other art issues. She was selected to serve on the National Coalition of the Arts to write and evaluate standards and served as a specialist and writer for the DE Committee for Performing Arts Education. Jacalyn received the Presidential Award – Wilmington University’s most prestigious award given each year to one student from among all disciplines who best exhibits outstanding leadership, respect for others, and the University’s mission and values. She teaches privately and for organizations ie the Rehoboth Art League.

Terms of Entry

• Entry is open to artists residing in any of the states or territories of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
• Entering this exhibition indicates understanding and agreement on the part of the artist with the conditions stated herein and with (a) MFA’s approved Statement of Equality and Diversity and (b) MFA’s General Guidelines. Work must meet exhibition guidelines to be included in the event. MFA may determine work ineligible if entry guidelines are not followed. Work delivered must correspond with the image(s) submitted to the juror.
• Images of accepted works may be used at the sole discretion of MFA for promotional purposes including, but not limited to: the invitation, catalog, website, or social media. Images will include attribution wherever possible.
• Work cannot be withdrawn before the end of the event.

Liability

•  All work is blind juried. Artists’ name and identifying information is hidden from the juror. Watermarks are discouraged to ensure blind jurying.
• All work will be handled with all possible care, but pieces submitted for exhibition are at the artist’s risk. In the event of damage or theft, the MFA will not be held liable. If insurance is desired, the artist must carry it.

Awards

• Awards designated by the juror total $1,000.

Entry Requirements

• All work must be uploaded through artcall.org. File size may be no more than 10 MB. Images for the juror must correspond with the actual work. MFA does not display watermarks; artists display at their own risk.
• For video submissions: you must put the link to the video in the Linked Web Resource field, and then upload a still frame from the video. For accepted video submissions, the artist will be expected to deliver the file to MFA on a thumbdrive.
• All entries must be original and completed solely by the artist’s hand. A maximum of 6 original works created within the past 3 years may be entered. If artwork is part of a limited edition, please state total number in the edition. Work previously exhibited at MFA Circle Gallery is not eligible for re-entry.
• Maximum size of work, including edges of artwork or frame, cannot exceed 72” in any direction. Artists may be asked to assist with the installation of oversized work (greater than 60” or over 40 lbs).

Entry Fee

• 1 or 2 entries $45 (MFA Members $30). Up to 4 additional entries $6.75 each (MFA Members $4.50). Entry fees are non-refundable.

Sales

• Artists will retain 70% from sales (75% for MFA Members). MFA will retain 30% commission (25% for MFA Members) on any work sold through MFA.
• Work must be for sale. Work may be set to Price on Request (POR).

Exhibition Schedule:

• Apr 28 Online Entry Opens for Submissions
• Jul 1 Entry Deadline
• Jul 30 Notification @ 5 PM
• Aug 19 – 23 Accepted and Shipped Work Must Arrive at MFA Circle Gallery from 12 – 4 PM
• Aug 26 Exhibition Opens
• Aug 26 Virtual Awards Ceremony from 4 – 5 PM via Zoom
• Sep 26 Last Day of the Exhibition and Closing Reception at MFA Circle Gallery from 4 – 6 PM
• Sep 27 – 28 Pick-up Hand-Delivered Work from 11 AM – 4 PM
• Oct 1 Shipped Work Will Be Sent

NOTE: Should Circle Gallery or any other exhibition space be closed for reasons beyond our control, MFA reserves the right to move a planned physical exhibit to our online gallery.